Originally posted by futureal I'd have to disagree on Cleveland being the most prestigious -- I think the ROAR Paved On-road Nationals is still the race that every manufacturer wants to win. In fact, I'd rank the annual races (in the USA) like this:

The same week of the Snowbirds, I believe Hara was overseas competing... Thailand, perhaps? I don't recall. He finished 2nd or 3rd in some big race against Surikarn, Masami, etc.

I'd agree with you if the Paved Nats ever sold out, but we had 500+ entries at Cleveland this year, and a waiting list longer than your arm. The last two paved Nats were a little disappointing by comparison.

I think the Reedy Race is THE Asphalt TC race of the year, every year. The format makes it better than the Worlds IMHO. I'm not totally opposed to the idea of moving to that format to decide the World Championship.

I think what Shane is saying is that even though Cleveland and Snowbirds are the largest races, majority of people only care about the ROAR Nationals for the most part. Yes they are smaller but they have been the area of focus for so long. Maybe I am wrong but I think that is what Shane meant.

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